Brauron

Brauron
Βραυρών (in Ancient Greek)
Βραυρώνα (in Greek)
View of the platform of the temple, looking south across the stoa
Brauron is located in Greece
Brauron
Shown within Greece
LocationVravrona, Attica, Greece
RegionAttica
Coordinates37°55′34″N 23°59′37″E / 37.92611°N 23.99361°E / 37.92611; 23.99361
TypeSanctuary
History
Founded8th century BCE
Abandoned3rd century BCE
PeriodsArchaic Greek to Hellenistic
Satellite ofAthens
Associated withPisistratus
Site notes
ConditionRuined
OwnershipPublic
Management2nd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Public accessYes
WebsiteHellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Brauron (/ˈbrɔːrɒn/; Ancient Greek: Βραυρών) was one of the twelve cities of ancient Attica, but never mentioned as a deme, though it continued to exist down to the latest times. It was situated on or near the eastern coast of Attica, between Steiria and Halae Araphenides, near the river Erasinus. Brauron is celebrated on account of the worship of Artemis Brauronia, in whose honor a festival was celebrated in this place. This site includes the remains of a temple, a stoa (colonnaded walkway), and a theatre, providing insights into the religious practices and social life of ancient Greece. Its significance as a religious and cultural site can be further understood through the exploration of its archeological remains and historical accounts.